NEET Chemistry Atomic Radius MCQ Question
What is the atomic radius of chlorine based on its covalent bond distance in the Cl2 molecule?
99 pm
198 pm
50 pm
150 pm
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The atomic radius of chlorine is derived from the bond distance in the Cl2 molecule, which is 198 pm; half of this distance (99 pm) is considered the atomic radius of chlorine.
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